Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Industrialelectricmanufacturing; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 146,400 - 222,040; Full time

Job summary

Industrialelectricmanufacturing in Fremont, California, is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead design projects and mentor a team of engineers. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of design experience in power products.

You will oversee technical projects, review engineering designs, and develop training programs to foster professional growth within the team. Come join us in pushing the boundaries of electrical distribution systems.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of design experience in power products.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and guide design engineers.
• Review and provide oversight on designs.
• Develop training programs for engineers.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical regulatory standards

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world‑class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Electrical Design Engineering Manager, this position is responsible for leading projects of varying complexity, reviewing and providing oversight of all projects built by the assigned design team, guiding and mentoring design engineers to reach their goals and assist with supporting the local production facility with any technical issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and redline drawings completed by other engineers. Suggest solutions or alternate designs where applicable, ensuring packages are complete, consistent with electrical regulatory body standards, and that they meet the project requirements.
• Proactively suggest novel solutions to problems as they arise.
• Aid in building training programs and development plans for local engineers.
• Provide onboarding and training for new engineering and support team members.
• Provide mentorship and encourage growth and technical/professional advancement in the teams.
• Provide insight, product solutions and reference projects to enable the success of the electrical design engineering team.
• Provide training exercises for the electrical design engineering team.
• Attend kick‑off meetings for new complex orders.
• Check in with engineers regularly to identify issues that could lead to missed due dates or design issues. Find solutions to keep jobs on track and be a resource when the design engineer has questions.
• Work with the test department and production staff to help coordinate testing of complex products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology diploma (Power Option preferred) or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of design experience in power products.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD drafting software.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $146,400 - $222,040 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Non-Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.